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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC - The Mainichi
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Tokyo, Japan, March 21, 2023. Lars Nootbaar (L) celebrates with
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Tokyo, Japan - March 20, 2023: Tokyo Skytree Tower in Tokyo, Japan
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Tokyo, Japan - March 20, 2023: Visitors enjoy cherry blossom
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Shohei Ohtani of Japan celebrates after Kazuma Okamoto of Japan
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